Columbia University Irving Medical Center's Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Therapeutics is in the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and is focused on advancing biomedical research through the study of molecular genetics, chemical biology, and structural biology to identify specific and novel targets to modify the function of living systems and impact disease response.

　　Postdoctoral Research Scientist positions are available in the laboratory of Dr. Cory Abate-Shen at Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York City. Our laboratory is focused on studying prostate and bladder cancers using genetically-engineered mouse models, organoid models, and systems biology approaches. Areas of investigation include: (1) understanding how basic mechanisms associated with cellular plasticity, differentiation, and specification are coopted in cancer; (2) investigating mechanisms of disease progression and metastasis; and (3) pre-clinical investigations of cancer treatment and prevention. Recent publications include: Vasciaveo et al. Cancer Discov. 2023; Paull, E. O. et al. Cell 2021; Papachristodoulou et al., Cancer Discov. 2021; Arriaga et al. Nature Cancer, 2020.

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　　Minimum Degree Required

　　Ph.D., MD, or equivalent doctoral degreeMinimum Qualifications

　　Relevant experience in molecular, cellular and/or systems biology and preferably in the generation and/or analyses of genetically engineered mouse models.Self motivated with strong interest in studying the mechanistic and translational aspects of liver diseases.Effective communication and writing skills and record of publication in peer-reviewed journal (s)Ability to work independently and collaborativelyPreferred Qualifications

　　Experience in cancer biologyPrior experience with disease modeling using mammalian modelsColumbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

　　Pay Transparency Disclosure

　　The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

　　Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

　　Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

　　Minimum Salary: 31200.00Maximum Salary: 31200.00Salary Unit: Yearly